Tailgate Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Tailgate Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (2 1/2 - 3 pound) chickens; Chicken Brine; Vegetable oil for frying; 1 quart buttermilk; 6 cups flour; 1/3 cup onion powder; 1/4 cup garlic powder; 1 Tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 (2 1/2 - 3 pound) chickens
Chicken Brine
Vegetable oil for frying
1 quart buttermilk
6 cups flour
1/3 cup onion powder
1/4 cup garlic powder
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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["Cut the chickens into quarters. Pour brine into a container large enough to hold the chicken pieces. Add the chicken and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Do not over soak as the chicken will be too salty.
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Arrange on platter and enjoy!", "Remove the chicken from the brine, (discard the brine) and place chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels. Let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.", "In a large pot, pour in 2 inches of oil, or a third of the way up in the pot. Heat oil to 320 degrees.", "Meanwhile, combine flour,onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, seasoned salt and black pepper. Pour the buttermilk in a second bowl. Just before frying, dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then generously coat the chicken with the flavored flour mixture. Place coated chicken on parchment lined baking sheet.", "Carefully lower the chicken in the oil. Depending on the size of your pot, only fry 3 pieces at a time. Fry chicken, carefully monitoring the oil temperature. Continue to fry, turning the pieces as necessary for even cooking, for 11-12 minutes.", "Transfer fried chicken to a cooling rack that is placed over a brown paper bag", "Arrange on platter and enjoy!"]

958

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (2 1/2 - 3 pound) chickens, Chicken Brine, Vegetable oil for frying, 1 quart buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Tailgate Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tailgate Fried Chicken

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